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Parliamentary Committee Grills Government Agencies over Water Debts The Natural Resources Committee of Parliament has today grilled heads of different government agencies, mostly hospitals which are defaulting on water bills. The National Water and Sewerage Corporation is owed over Shs105 billion by these institutions. Records show that government agencies owe the National Water and Sewerage Corporation Shs105 billion, with UPDF owing Shs27.95 billion, Police Shs24.1 billion, Prisons Shs18.27 billion, Mulago Hospital Shs6 billion among others. The house committee of Natural Resources today interfaced with officials from defaulting agencies and quizzed then on why they frustrate National water by accumulating huge…
Uganda’s Debt Worries China By Fred Kajjo Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, has expressed concern over Uganda’s soaring public debt, which now accounts for almost half of the country’s GDP. However, he is confident that the debt is still sustainable. Speaking at a press conference where he revealed China’s strategic plans for Africa, Zhang Lizhong expressed concerns of Uganda’s swelling public debt which accounts for 50% of national GDP. Uganda’s public debt currently stands at 116tn shillings, with China alone accounting for close 10tn shillings of this debt. Lizhong noted that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assured him that…
The Kingdom of Buganda, through the Buganda Investment and Commercial Undertaking Ltd (BICUL), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Buganda Parliament to strengthen efforts toward improving the well-being and protection of over 4.2 million children in the region. The partnership seeks to combine Buganda’s strong community structures and cultural influence with UNICEF’s global expertise to ensure every child in the Kingdom survives, thrives, and reaches their full potential. It is inspired by the traditional Buganda value of Bulungi Bwansi—working for the common good—reflecting the principles of the Convention on…
By Chipo Brenda Researchers urge inclusion of boys in efforts to curb early pregnancies Researchers have revealed that young men are increasingly responsible for Uganda’s high rate of teenage pregnancies, calling for their inclusion in national efforts to curb early pregnancies. According to Dr. Mirembe Damali from the Makerere University–Johns Hopkins University (MUJHU) Research Collaboration, almost two decades of interventions have failed to reduce the rate, which has remained at about 25%. “Since 2006, the Ministry of Health and its partners have worked to reduce teenage pregnancies, but the results remain minimal,” she said. Dr. Mirembe noted that young men…
Thousands of refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement are breathing a sigh of relief following the completion of two new solar-hybrid piped water systems that have ended years of daily treks in search of clean water. The systems, funded by the European Union’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) and implemented by UNICEF in partnership with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), are now providing safe, reliable water to both refugees and host communities in the mid-western district. The innovative hybrid systems were constructed between July and October 2025 and are already serving residents in Clusters C and G of…
Road accident survivors demand the return of the Express Penalty System (EPS). By Isaac Senabulya. The amputees, under their umbrella, The Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda (ASNU), have appealed to the government to enhance policies and regulations that strengthen and support accident survivors, highlighting the need to establish rescue and emergency point areas to save casualties. ASNU, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced physical disabilities due to road accidents, held a press conference to draw urgent attention to road safety in Uganda in response to a recent tragic accident in Kiryandongo, where over 40 people perished in the…
Uganda Ready To Host 15th EA Games To Accelerate Community Intergration. By Solomon Lubambula In a bid to accelerate the East African Community intergration, MPs from the members states have finalised plans of helding the 15th edition of the East African Community Inter–parliamentary Games scheduled for December. The joint planning committee sitting Kampala has assessed and approved sports facilities and hotels for over 1,000 participants in this tournament in Kampala. Uganda will host the games from 5th December to 15th December , 2025, with participants from all the EAC member states. The Tournament to be held under…
Kibuku, Uganda — Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has announced that government will construct a district hospital for Kibuku, part of broader efforts to improve healthcare and social services in the district. Among said it is government’s responsibility to ensure every constituency has at least a Health Centre IV, adding that the absence of a district hospital in Kibuku would soon be addressed. “Because you do not have a district hospital, government is going to give you one,” she said. “It is our plan as government that every constituency must have a Health Centre IV.” She added that the…
By Julius Adiga The Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on Health and Kole North Member of Parliament, Dr. Samuel Acuti Opio , has welcomed the approval of two major international loans aimed at expanding cancer treatment services across Uganda. The loan was approved during Tuesday’s plenary sitting of Parliament following the presentation of the Report of the Committee on National Economy to the house on the proposal to borrow funds for the construction and equipping of new regional oncology centres. Parliament authorized government to borrow up to €9.4 million from UniCredit Bank Austria for the construction and equipping of the…
Parliament has approved government’s proposal to borrow funds aimed at strengthening cancer care services in Uganda through the establishment of regional oncology centres in Mbale and Arua. The resolution authorises government to borrow €9.4 million from UniCredit Bank Austria for the construction and equipping of the Mbale Oncology Centre, and US$36.5 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the construction of the Arua Oncology Centre and the procurement of radiotherapy equipment for Mbale. Presenting the report of the Committee on National Economy, Chairperson Hon. John Bosco Ikojo (Bukedea County) said the loans will significantly expand access to quality cancer…
Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, has called on the people of Tororo to rally behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and all NRM candidates, emphasizing the peace, stability, and development the ruling party has delivered across the country. Addressing thousands of supporters at Kisoko Boys Primary School Grounds in Tororo District, Among said Uganda has made tremendous progress under President Museveni’s leadership, citing improved security, new industries, and major road infrastructure as clear signs of transformation. “Today, people can freely move from Kisoko to town without fear. Those are the gains — the achievements — of this…
By Chipo Brenda The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, has urged local government communication officers to embrace digital platforms as powerful tools for engaging Uganda’s youthful and tech-savvy population. Speaking during a meeting of local government communication officers in Kampala, Dr. Zawedde emphasized that Uganda’s population is predominantly young — with an average age of just 16 years — and the majority are active on platforms such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. She said that to communicate effectively, government officers must “speak to citizens where…
Pearl Bank and Stanbic Bank partner to Drive Uganda’s Digital Financial Inclusion Agenda By Solomon Lubambula In an effort to scale up access to financial services, Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) and Stanbic Bank have integrated their digital payment platforms to easy transactions to spur economic growth. Figures indicate that there only 4.2 million active bank accounts despite the 23 million working Ugandans. Now in a partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda have announced the integration of their digital wallets —Wendi and FlexiPay. Collectively, both platforms serve over a million users offering both…
BUKEDEA, Uganda – Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has pledged continued loyalty to people of Bukedea District and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) following her unopposed declaration as Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. Among was declared unopposed by the Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Bukedea District, Mr. Charles Mugenyi, after other candidates failed to turne up for nomination by the close of the exercise for the position of District Woman representative . Speaking shortly after her declaration, Among expressed deep gratitude to the people of Bukedea for what she described as unwavering trust and…
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among has pledged to strengthen peace and development in the district, after officially been nominated to contest again as Bukedea (NRM) flag bearer Woman Member of Parliament in 2026-2031. Speaking after her nomination at the Bukedea stadium , Among thanked voters for their trust and vowed to continue empowering communities, especially women’s groups, through local development programs. “We must protect the peace we have and ensure people earn from their own initiatives while complementing government programs,” she said. Among highlighted several achievements in Bukedea, including a hospital offering free services, a nursing…